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Diamonds In the Ruff

Spokane, Washington

4.7/5· 105 Google reviews

About Diamonds In the Ruff

Our Training Philosophy Dog training is all about forming a cooperative relationship with your dog. Willing, eager, compliant, smart, mannerly. Listens and follows directions! A dog who is polite, easy to live with and fun to take everywhere with you. Our goal is to teach your dog how to listen and follow directions from the whole family using positive, reward-based methods that do not rely on physical strength or intimidation. Our instructors will give you the tools you need to build communication and a satisfying relationship built on mutual respect and trust through kind and gentle training. Group classes start monthly, beginning through advanced levels.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation Customer-reported
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Fear and confidence
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How training happens

  • Group classes
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Advanced training
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  • Beginner training
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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Dog sports

  • Agility
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  • Rally obedience
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  • Scent work
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  • Trick training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Training approach

  • Force-free training
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  • Positive reinforcement
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Other listed services

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  • Animal Behavior Consultants
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  • Behavior Assessments
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  • Behavior Counseling
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  • Certified Behavior Consultant
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  • Class Lessons
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  • Continuing Education
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  • Distance Learning
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  • Dog Park
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  • Leash Pulls
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  • Pet Therapy
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  • Scent Detection
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  • Scent Games
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  • Specialty Classes
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  • Tricks Classes
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Questions & answers

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I'm confused, is this place really only open for 3 hours at 6 pm???

Group family dog training classes are held weekday evenings from 6:00-9:00PM, Monday thru Thursday, and on Fridays from 4:00-5:30PM. There are also daytime classes on Wednesdays 11:00AM-2:30PM and Thursdays, 2:00-4:30PM. Weekend classes are held from 9:00AM-4:30PM Saturdays and Sundays. Trainers also schedule private lessons and behavior consultations by appointment during weekdays.

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Customer reviews

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4.7
out of 5105 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • knowledgeable trainers 11
  • puppy training 11
  • positive reinforcement 4
  • basic obedience 3
  • patient trainers 3
  • private lessons 3
All 10 topics
  • beginning class 2
  • dog socialization 2
  • helpful teachers 2
  • personal training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Amanda Vandenberg
5/5

Great programs here to help train both you and your dog.

Dan Miller
5/5
We’ve used diamonds in the ruff a couple of times. Absolutely love them. We used Arielle Dykes for private lessons with our previous dog. He had had a rough start to life and was people reactive. When we recently found ourselves fostering a young adult dog with no training we…Read full reviewClose full review

We’ve used diamonds in the ruff a couple of times. Absolutely love them. We used Arielle Dykes for private lessons with our previous dog. He had had a rough start to life and was people reactive. When we recently found ourselves fostering a young adult dog with no training we turned to DITR again. Because of our previous experience we chose a beginning class taught my Arielle and Hayley Jewell. The class provided the perfect framework to allow my wife & I to work with Pecan in a logical order and at a pace that optimized results. Each class allowed us to discuss our recent successes, and trouble shoot any areas where we weren’t making the progress we hoped for. To complement the in-person classes they provided a workbook and many video examples for reference.and reassurance. They also responded to my texts. I highly recommend DITR,

Starteen15
5/5
Updated review Because of the training we received my 2 goldens are now PAWS therapy dogs with the Red Cross. Also, training them helped build their confidence. They are now in the UK and we can take them everywhere (even restaurants) because they are so well behaved and they are…Read full reviewClose full review

Updated review Because of the training we received my 2 goldens are now PAWS therapy dogs with the Red Cross. Also, training them helped build their confidence. They are now in the UK and we can take them everywhere (even restaurants) because they are so well behaved and they are very dog friendly here. Diamond in the Ruff have helped us multiple times. We have even taken foster dogs to their training program.

lynn siya
5/5

By far one of the best training classes I've taken. Small size only has 5 puppies in the class. Trainer's spot-on with how and what to teach.

Kellie Evans
5/5
My kids and I took the beginning and intermediate puppy courses with our new pup, Bruno! The staff who led the classes were friendly, personable and extremely knowledgeable. What they can do with a puppy and the way they communicate with our pets is really amazing and we learned …Read full reviewClose full review

My kids and I took the beginning and intermediate puppy courses with our new pup, Bruno! The staff who led the classes were friendly, personable and extremely knowledgeable. What they can do with a puppy and the way they communicate with our pets is really amazing and we learned so much. The most beneficial part of this class was learning from their example and being able to watch their expertise. I would highly recommend Diamonds in the Ruff to any dog owner. Thank you Carol and Dana!

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